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BT06 ZYV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,256 mi
Last recorded164,256 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 164,256 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fuel Cap Handle Missing

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 164,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fuel Cap Handle Missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 151,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush , may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require to attention to replace (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/r , n/s/r may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wiper has poor rubber

Pass 3 Nov 2022 140,177 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 140,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,266 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly bald on inside edge (close to canvas expos) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,722 miles

Offside Front wheel rim badly damaged

Offside Rear wheel rim badly damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim badly damaged

Offside Rear wheel rim badly damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,182 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,182 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,311 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BT06 ZYV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 ZYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT06 ZYV registered?

BT06 ZYV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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